GCCA+ – GCRF-AFRICAP

Extreme Rainfall and Flooding in the East Usambaras – Challenges and Solutions

28th July 202024th October 2019

Extreme rainfall in recent weeks in the East Usambara Mountains, one of AFRICAP’s study sites in Tanzania, has led to severe cases of flooding and landslides. Whilst seasonal rainfall is usual for this time of year in the Usambaras, such a high level of rainfall is unprecedented. As part of The AFRICAP programme of work, we …

CSA Innovation Transitions and Livelihood Outcomes – Updates from the field

30th August 2019

Adoption and adaption of new agricultural innovations is key to improve the productivity and sustainability of farming, in addition to supporting farmers in adapting to the many challenges associated with climate change. In Tanzania, model village approaches are currently being applied to roll out climate-smart agriculture (CSA), an approach that unites the agendas of climate …